Welcome! If you’re looking for sex education information specifically tailored to your one year old, you’ve come to the right place!
Navigating through the vast amount of information on sex education can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it may not be relevant to your child’s current age and stage of development.
But don’t worry! This age-specific guide is here to help you find the sex education information that is relevant for your child at this stage. We’ve gathered blog posts and resources that contain valuable insights for starting sex education with one year olds.
Now, every child is unique, but there are general stages they all go through. The information you’ll find here will assist you in supporting your child as they grow up, aligning with your own values.
By the way, I’m thrilled to have you here! đź‘Ź This is an excellent time to engage in activities with your baby or toddler that lay down strong foundations for future conversations – not necessarily about sex, but about important topics related to their development. So the information below will be relevant if your little one is between 12 and 24 months old and you’re starting (or continuing) their sex education journey.
And when it’s time to celebrate their second birthday, 🎂 you’ll find sex education information specifically designed for two year olds right here.
Let’s get started!
Unsure of what sex education is all about?
Watch Back to Basics my FREE webinar that will tell you what sex ed is, why you need to do it, what might stop you from talking, what to talk about and how to get started.
A 12 minute read on what sex education is all about.
Watch this Parent Masterclass to learn what to expect and how to develop key skills in sex education.
Got some last-minute doubts about whether you are doing the right thing, or not? By starting sex education?
Read this blogpost as it will address your fears about sex education.
Read this blogpost as it explains the benefits of sex education, and how these conversations will empower and protect your child (instead of harm them).
Missed out on sex education yourself? Or already forgotten what you were taught at school?
Watch this Parent Masterclass as it’s the Adult Edition of Sex Ed and is a refresher for modern parents.
Unsure of what sexual behaviour to expect in your child? And what’s normal?
Read this blogpost about healthy sexual development in children and the different behaviours you might see in your baby or toddler.
Watch this Parent Masterclass to learn how to understand and support healthy sexual development in your child.
Unsure of what sexual values and beliefs to share with your baby or toddler?
Read this blogpost to learn how to talk to kids about sexual values and beliefs.
Use this WorkBook to help you decide which sexual values are relevant and what you could share with your child now.
Unsure of what to talk about? Or to start doing with your baby or toddler?
Read this blogpost as it explains some of the sex education things you can start doing now.
Grab my parent guide about the many different conversations you may have about private body parts, including family rules to keep kids safe.
Read this blogpost to start teaching your child the correct names for their private body parts (penises and vulvas).
Grab my anatomically correct cartoon illustrations of naked bodies and private body parts. These are perfect for satisfying their curiosity about penises and vulvas!
Read this blogpost to find simple ways to teach your child about consent.
Grappling with consent? Learn how to educate your child about giving – and asking for – consent in this popular crash course about consent.
Read this blogpost to learn how to navigate gender in an inclusive way.
Read this blogpost to learn how to care for a penis and a foreskin.
Read this blogpost to learn about child erections (and how to respond).
Unsure of how to respond when you find your child humping or rubbing their genitals?
Read this blogpost to learn the basics of child masturbation.
Watch this Parent Masterclass to gain a better understanding of why your child might be masturbating, and what to do about it.
Worried about something your child is doing?
Look at this page as it has over 30 of the most common concerns parents have about their kids that are relevant to sex education.
Unsure of what books to read?
Read this blogpost to find sex education books that are suitable for babies and toddlers.
Read this blogpost to find some tips on how to make reading sex ed books easier!
My favourite ten best sex education books (they aren’t relevant now but they will be in the next year).
Wishing you had a community of like-minded parents who won’t think you are weird for wanting to do sex education?
Join that parent group. My free Facebook group where parents help each other with sex education!
Anyway, that should get you started with teaching your child about sex in a non-awkward, shame-free and natural way! And this is where you can find the other age-by-age sex education guides.
